New EU deal protects Gibraltar’s gambling industry, says trade minister Summary Nigel Feetham, Gibraltar’s trade minister, recently highlighted that a new EU agreement is crucial for safeguarding the gambling sector in Gibraltar. He warned that without this pact regarding border checks between Gibraltar and Spain, the region’s tax revenue and employment would have faced serious […]
Bally’s New York Casino Rezoning Clears State Legislature Summary Bally’s has made significant strides in its bid to establish a casino in New York. On Friday, the state senate and assembly passed crucial rezoning legislation, enabling Bally’s to pursue a downstate casino licence. With a $4 billion proposal for a casino-resort in the Bronx, the […]
NSW Premier says no intention to allow poker machines at Crown Sydney Summary NSW Premier Chris Minns has stated that there will be no poker machines introduced at Crown Sydney. This decision comes after meetings regarding possible exemptions for Crown to gain a competitive edge, due to struggles in the VIP market. Source: Article URL […]
Bloomberry Resorts appoints Gregory Hawkins as new President and COO Summary Bloomberry Resorts has officially appointed Gregory Hawkins as the new President and COO, effective from June 11, 2025. Previously serving as acting COO since February, Hawkins has a robust background in the gaming industry, having worked at notable establishments like Star Entertainment and Crown […]
Ainsworth comments on historical investigations into CEO Harald Neumann Summary Ainsworth Game Technology has responded to recent media coverage discussing investigations by the Austrian Economic and Corruption Prosecutor’s Office into CEO Harald Neumann and other associates after reports surfaced on June 12 and 13, 2025. The investigations, which began in 2019, involve over 100 individuals […]
Westgate Casino Marks Elvis Presley’s 90th Birthday With Revamped 1,226sqm Las Vegas Villa Summary The Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino has relaunched the Imperial Sky Villa, celebrating what would have been Elvis Presley’s 90th birthday. This revamped villa reflects the star’s enduring legacy and offers guests a unique glimpse into Presley’s Las Vegas life, […]
New EU Deal Secures Gibraltar’s Gambling Industry Summary Nigel Feetham, Gibraltar’s trade minister, has announced that a new agreement between the UK and EU has been reached to safeguard the region’s gambling industry. This deal mitigates potential risks to tax revenues and employment that could have arisen due to unresolved border checks between Gibraltar and […]
Germany Interstate Treaty Update Could Solve Deposit Limit and IP Blocking Struggles Summary The recent webinar discussing the updates to Germany’s Interstate Treaty suggests that crucial changes may help alleviate the confusion surrounding deposit limits and the regulatory measures for IP blocking. As voiced by Simon Priglinger-Simader from DOCV and Michelle Hembury from Melchers Law, […]
Bally’s New York casino rezoning clears state legislature Summary Bally’s New York has received a significant boost as both the New York state senate and assembly have passed rezoning legislation necessary for the casino proposal in the Bronx. With key votes secured, the company is on track to submit its bid for one of the […]
Ainsworth comments on historical investigations into CEO Harald Neumann Summary Ainsworth Game Technology has addressed recent media reports concerning investigations that began in 2019 by the Austrian Economic and Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (WKStA). These investigations involve over 100 individuals, including Ainsworth’s CEO, Harald Neumann, and controlling shareholder Novomatic AG. The company became aware of these […]
